Foxconn, Apple’s largest iPhone assembler, reports it will see a revenue decrease because of recent COVID-19 lockdowns.
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Two Tales of Apple and China, Artistic Beats Earbuds and Using Apple Pay at the Grocery Store
A trimmed target for Apple, two tales of Apple and China, and my grocery store is finally getting Apple Pay.
iPhone Assembler Foxconn Tries to Ease Worker Fears About COVID-19 By Downplaying the Real Situation
A new report says iPhone assembler Foxconn has downplayed the real COVID-19 situation, but this led instead to stricter restrictions.
Minus One Bloodbath Plus One Chaotic Mess - TMO Daily Observations 2022-11-08
TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts joins Ken to talk about how wrong Ken was about Apple shares after the weekend iPhone warning. Then, Jeff has many, many thoughts on the chaotic mess than has been Elon Musk’s handling of Twitter.
Apple Warns on iPhone 14 Pro Production - TMO Daily Observations 2022-11-07
A press release on a Sunday night? TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts joins Ken to talk about the bad iPhone news Apple offered and who the news was for. Plus – Major League Soccer may be Apple’s advertising test kitchen for that other football people like so much.
Lockdowns in Zhengzhou, Cupertino's Freezing, and Stinking Synergy
More details on the Zhengzhou lockdown and another report on Apple’s hiring pause. We also see a bit of a stink around Apple Services synergies.
More Money, More Problems for iPhone City
More money/more problems for Foxconn and its folks, a couple of concerns for Apple’s App Store, and a lot going on around Apple TV+ for kids.
Trying to Retain Workers, Foxconn More Than Triples iPhone Worker Bonuses
Responding to growing discontent and workers quitting, Foxconn is dramatically increasing iPhone worker bonuses in Zhengzhou.
I'm Sorry, I Can't Hear You Over All the Noise From That Foxconn iPhone Plant
The noise from Foxconn’s largest iPhone plant gets louder, Apple’s “supercycle” for hardware, and Apple TV+ has a new podcast.
A Louder iPhone City and Considering the Plastic iPad - TMO Daily Observations 2022-11-01
Concerns around iPhone production and COVID lockdowns have grown louder since the weekend. TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts joins Ken to talk through some of those. Plus – was Apple right to shelve a plastic iPad?
A Delay Delayed by Delays
Production delays delay planned production delays, one bright spot on the smartphone landscape, and reactions to last week’s Apple earnings.
Kuo: Foxconn Delays Plan to Reduce iPhone Plant Production, COVID-19 Restrictions Have Low Impact on 4Q22 Shipments
Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said that Foxconn is delaying its plan to reduce iPhone plant production due to stricter COVID-19 restrictions.
Unrest in iPhone City and the Macs We're Not Getting When - TMO Daily Observations 2022-10-31
COVID is playing havoc with iPhone production and workers are getting tired of it, TMO Mangling Editor Jeff Guts joins Ken on this Halloween edition to talk about production bumps and reading iPhone availability in the months ahead. Plus – the guy who said new Macs next month now says next year instead.
Employees at Foxconn's iPhone Factory Vent About Strict COVID-19 Restrictions
Workers at Foxconn’s largest iPhone factory are afraid and angry over strict COVID-19 restrictions imposed since last week.
Foxconn Imposes Tougher COVID-19 Restrictions on iPhone Assembly Plant
Foxconn imposed tougher COVID-19 restrictions on its iPhone assembly plant in Zhengzhou province, requiring workers to eat in their dorms.
Apple Supplier Foxconn 'Cautiously Optimistic' for Fourth-Quarter Results
Despite a tumultuous year, reports indicate that Foxconn is remaining “cautiously optimistic” about the fourth quarter of 2022.
Apple Looking to Scale Back Production of Base Model iPhone 14 as Customers Focus on the Pro
Reports indicate that Apple is looking to scale back production of the base model iPhone 14 as customers flock to the new iPhone 14 Pro.
Kuo: Apple Boosting iPhone 14 Pro Production to Keep Up with Demand
Reports from Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo suggest that Apple is looking to Foxconn to increase iPhone 14 Pro Production.
China Allows Foxconn iPad Plant to Reopen with Priority Power Grant
In China, a Foxconn iPad assembly plant shut down for weeks due to a heat wave has reportedly resumed production.
Apple’s Culture of Secrecy May Be Interfering With Diversifying iPhone 14 Production
According to some, Apple’s culture of secrecy may be hindering efforts to launch iPhone 14 production simultaneously in both China and India.
Apple Supplier Foxconn Investing More in Northern Vietnam to Diversify and Boost Production
Reports indicate Apple supplier Foxconn is looking to invest more in northern Vietnam, a move that will help diversify and boost production.
Foxconn Earnings Beat Expectations Partly Due to Strong Sales of the iPhone 13
iPhone maker Foxconn posted earnings that beat concensus projections, partly due to strong demand for the iPhone 13.
Foxconn looking to Expand Factory in India, Help Diversify Apple Supply Chain
According to reports from “The Economic Times”, iPhone supplier Foxconn is looking to expand a factory in India, bolstering Apple’s position.
Chinese iPhone Maker Foxconn in 'Closed Loop' Operation Again Due to COVID-19
Chinese authorities asked iPhone maker Foxconn to implement a “closed loop” system for seven days to fight COVID-19.